Breath, life, or a variation of Alaya
Ahlaya is a modern phonetic variation likely derived from Alaya or Aliyah. In Sanskrit, Alaya means 'dwelling' or 'abode,' while Aliyah in Hebrew means 'to ascend.' It is often chosen for its soft, melodic sound and contemporary feel.
Less common today
Ahlaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,132 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).